15 pg paper

EVALUATION ELEMENTS

Yes/

No

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NOTES

SUBMITTED ON-TIME

N/A

ELEMENTS OF PAPER (Title Page, Abstract, References, Length)

5

CONTENT OF PAPER

X

X

X

X

X

Introduction: Defines the problem, provides size and scope of inquiry, sets up body of text for reader

15

Empirical Research: Provides insight into history, developments, concerns and complications of topic; organizes and summarizes relevant empirical research to show depth of comprehension

40

Recommendations/Conclusions: Provides clear, direct, actionable suggestions for change by law enforcement, criminologists, law makers, and/or public; recommendations draw directly from prior sections

30

Organization/Clarity/Spelling & Grammar

10

COMPOSITE SCORE

100